- FOSTER EL reported a higher students per counselor than SHORT EL (498:1 vs. 420:1).
- FOSTER EL reported a higher gifted & talented than SHORT EL (63 vs. 36).
- SHORT EL reported a higher chronically absent students than FOSTER EL (125 vs. 118).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
SHORT EL reported a higher chronically absent students than FOSTER EL (125 vs. 118).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
FOSTER EL reported a higher gifted & talented than SHORT EL (63 vs. 36).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
FOSTER EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than SHORT EL (8 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
FOSTER EL reported a higher students per counselor than SHORT EL (498:1 vs. 420:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
FOSTER EL
$11,745.65
SHORT EL
$11,745.65
Local revenue share
FOSTER EL
61.4%
SHORT EL
61.4%
State revenue share
FOSTER EL
21.2%
SHORT EL
21.2%
Federal revenue share
FOSTER EL
17.5%
SHORT EL
17.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
FOSTER EL
28.9%
SHORT EL
28.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Tarrant County
$81,905
Tarrant County
$81,905
Poverty rate
Tarrant County
10.9%
Tarrant County
10.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Tarrant County
34.6%
Tarrant County
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Tarrant County
3.9%
Tarrant County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.